Rapper Vic Mensa formed the band 93PUNX to play styles other than hip-hop.

The Cranberries ' lead singer , Dolores O'Riordan , passed away a year ago. In tribute, rapper Vic Mensa recorded a cover of "Zombie" with his new band, 93PUNX , created so he could perform in styles other than hip-hop.

The 1994 song – a protest against the Irish Republican Army's bombing raids – was reinterpreted by Mensa. “We connected with 'Zombie' because we both came from violence,” Mensa said. “RIP Dolores.”

The Cranberries have announced a new album , the band's latest release, along with a new single, "All Over Now".

Watch Vic Mensa's cover below:

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